Composer Server fails to start.

A possible cause for this issue is the mismatch to the java version installed. A solution for this issue is

1. Open "Java Web Start"
2  Click File->Preferences ->Java tab.
3.  Untick all the java versions visible . The only java version "ticked" should be 1.4.2_08.
4. Click on OK and exit.

5. Open Internet Explorer.
6. Click Tools->Internet Options -> Advanced tab.
7. In "Java" section
8. Tick only java with a version 1.4.2_08.
9. Untick all the java versions visible.
10. Apply it and restart the Browser.

Once done thent try to invoke the Composer.